Laterite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Mangerite

The general Laterite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Laterite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Mangerite

The history of Laterite and Mangerite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Laterite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

Laterite and Mangerite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Laterite and Mangerite. In this section, you will know about Laterite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Laterite is India whereas Origin of Mangerite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Laterite and Mangerite discoverer. The Discoverer of Laterite is Francis Buchanan-Hamilton and the discoverer of Mangerite is Unknown.

Etymology of Laterite and Mangerite

Along with Laterite and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Mangerite. Etymology of Laterite and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Mangerite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Mangerite are listed below.

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mangerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock